यद्यद्विभूतिमत्सत्त्वं श्रीमदूर्जितमेव वा। तत्तदेवावगच्छ त्वं मम तेजोंऽशसंभवम्
Krishna explains that anything endowed with existence, consciousness, and glory is a manifestation of a portion of His divine splendor. These qualities reflect a part of His own power and brilliance manifesting in the world.
The descriptions of excellence and nature offer a practice of noticing. Pause to appreciate skill, beauty, or courage without turning admiration into the thought that you are inadequate.
Go deeper into this verse
In Chapter 10, Verse 41, who is the source of the 'splendor' and 'glory' mentioned in the line 'know that to be a manifestation of a part of My splendor'?
The source of the splendor and glory is Krishna Himself. He is teaching Arjuna that all remarkable qualities or powers seen in the world are ultimately derived from His own divine energy.
How does Krishna describe the relationship between extraordinary beings or things and His own power?
Krishna describes that all beings or things possessing special excellence, beauty, or strength are actually expressions of His own energy. He emphasizes that their greatness is not independent, but rather a reflection of His divine nature present in them.
What does it mean for something to be 'a manifestation of a part of My splendor' as stated by Krishna?
This means that whenever we see something exceptional, powerful, or beautiful, we should recognize it as a partial revelation of Krishna's divine essence. The extraordinary qualities in the world are not separate from the divine, but rather signs pointing back to the source of all greatness.
Why does Krishna want Arjuna to recognize glorious and powerful things as arising from His own energy?
Krishna wishes Arjuna to see the unity behind all diversity, understanding that every notable quality or achievement comes from the same divine source. By recognizing this, one develops humility, gratitude, and devotion, seeing the sacred presence behind all manifestations of greatness in the world.
Whatsoever is glorious, good, beautiful, and mighty, understand thou that to go forth from a fragment of My splendour.
What do “thy” and “thou” mean?
“Thy” means “your”; “thou” and “thee” mean “you”; “thine” means “yours.” This historical translation is preserved as published.